Resources

This page is dedicated to listing some of the numerous resources out there on primary brain tumors. As with all such resources, be sure to verify any advice with your physician before making any health-related decisions.

Read an article by Elizabeth B. Claus, M.D., Ph.D., in Brain Tumor Update, Volume 2, Number 51, 13 December 2005. Visit the Brain Life website to download the issue.

Causes and Cures: A New Era in Research by Elizabeth B. Claus, MD, PhD, describes an exciting research project funded by the Brain Science Foundation. The article is reprinted from the National Brain Tumor Foundation's newsletter Search, Issue #61 (Fall 2004).

Dr. Peter Black and meningiomas featured on CNN. View the transcript. Please note that the transcript states incorrectly that there are 70,000 new meningioma cases each year when the accurate number is 17,000 (Central Brain Tumor Registry 2003).

Scientific American Frontiers This PBS site contains a 20-minute video of Dr. Peter Black as he works with a patient before and during brain surgery. PBS also offers an extremely interesting overview of the brain at different life stages complete with a 3-D view and scans.

Please note, these sites contain information for patients and often by patients. These sites are not reviewed for medical or other content by the Brain Science Foundation. BSF references these sites only as a source of support. Please review these sites carefully and consult your medical team for further information.